H.R.1135: Defending Our Great Lakes Act of 2015

About This Bill

  • Introduced Feb. 26, 2015
  • Latest Major Action March 23, 2015

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Bill Summary

Defending Our Great Lakes Act of 2015 This bill requires federal agencies to take immediate actions to prevent the upstream transfer of aquatic nuisance species from the Mississippi River basin to the Great Lakes basin through the Brandon Road Lock and Dam site. The actions must place a special focus on Asian carp species and other aquatic nuisance species of concern to the Great Lakes referred to in the Great Lakes Mississippi River...

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
March 23, 2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans.
Feb. 27, 2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Feb. 26, 2015
Referred to House Natural Resources
Feb. 26, 2015
Referred to House Transportation and Infrastructure
Feb. 26, 2015

Introduced in the House by Candice S. Miller (R-Mich.)

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